Minority and economically disadvantaged seniors are at greater risk for Alzheimer’s disease, due to environmental, lifestyle and behavioral factors. In collaboration with local community organizations, we are developing educational and memory fitness programs to promote memory health, cognitive vitality, and a better understanding of Alzheimer’s disease among seniors in Greater Newark.

Memory: How It Works, Why it Sometimes Doesn't and What You Can Do to Improve Yours
November 5, 2009

Outcome Evaluation for April 29, 2009, Rutgers-Newark African-American AD Day

African-Americans & Alzheimer's Disease Rutgers-Newark
April 29, 2009

Rutgers–Newark program aims to combat Alzheimer’s disease in black communities
Rutgers Focus; March 26, 2008

Memory Loss and the Brain
Winter 2008 Newsletter

African-American seniors learn Alzheimer's tips at RU
NJ.com; October 17, 2007

African-Americans and Alzheimer's Disease: A Community Education Program
October 17, 2007